Kansas City Symphony Concertmaster Noah Geller visited the KPR studio to play music by
composers on the orchestra's Oct. 27-29 concerts: Dvorak, Suk, and Shostakovich.
He tossed in Kreisler's Liebesfreud waltz at the end. Pianist Sean Chen, a Van Cliburn Competition
prizewinner, joined Geller, who talked with Michael Keelan about both his and the orchestra's music.

Upcoming Events

Kansas Public Radio and Maceli’s are hosting their second Songwriters Showcase, featuring local musicians Colin Halliburton, Sky Smeed and Kelly Hunt.

Join us on Saturday, March 3, at Maceli's (1031 New Hampshire St). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Sky Smeed is a well-known local Americana singer-songwriter who has often been compared to Neil Young and Gram Parsons. Colin Halliburton, who often performs under the musical moniker The Roseline, describes his music as "alt-country bummer music, with a hint of hope." Accompanied by her 1920s tenor banjo, Kelly Hunt’s songs meld traditions of folk, blues, classic country, and old-time music for a sound that is all her own.

Tickets are $10 at the door and advance tickets are available for $10.50 at macelis.com. The musicians are generously donating their time and talent to the concert, and proceeds will benefit KPR. Beverages will be available for purchase at the event.

Description: Experience a rare journey through Celtic music in the hands of world-renowned piper Fred Morrison. In Kansas City for one evening only, Mr. Morrison, a native of West Scotland, possesses a repertoire rooted in the music of his father's native South Uist, in the outer Hebrides. Although his first-love instrument remains the great Highland bagpipes, over the years his mastery has expanded to encompass whistles, Scottish smallpipes and reelpipes, and Irish Uilleann pipes. All of this music is expertly woven into a musical adventure that reaches back centuries and forges links to Celtic cousins in Brittany and northwest Spain. Fred is joined by members of Kansas City's own award-winning St. Andrew Pipes & Drums for an unforgettable evening of music. Limited tickets are available so purchase in advance to assure your seat. Tickets may be available at the door. Submitted by: Zach Cochran Kansas City St. Andrew Pipes & Drums

Description: KU Natural History Museum & Free State Brewing Co., A Science on Tap Event: Early Life Experiences, Trauma, and Hope With Dr. Jackie Counts, Director of KU’s Center for Public Partnerships & Research Science on Tap Wednesday, February 21 7:30pm Free State Brewing Company Early life experiences may have long-lasting effects on individuals’ relationships and health. Dr. Jackie Counts, Director of KU’s Center for Public Partnerships & Research will lead a discussion about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study. You will have an opportunity to learn your own ACE score and come away with tools to promote hope and resilience. More information at biodiversity.ku.edu. Submitted by: KU Biodiversity KU Natural History Museum